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Opinions on these boots please, and help me style them for work

34 replies

PeaceLoveAndCandy · 10/09/2020 06:32

I am short and never feel put together unless I am wearing high heels, but I walk a lot so need to be comfy. What do you all think of these boots? I love the new trend of plain biker boots but they're just too long on the leg for me and cut me off at a funny place. I am 50 by the way, and non slim size 10 (not fat either).
www.vagabond.com/gb/GRACE-4428-401-20

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W00t · 10/09/2020 06:43

They're nice, but the heels looks too high to be comfortable if you do much walking.

joystir59 · 10/09/2020 06:45

I don't like them. Heels much too high.

W00t · 10/09/2020 06:47

They would go with tapered trousers or calf length, wide skirts...but if you're short, the skirts would look more 'peasant farmer' than stylish, I'm afraid (I am 5'0"!)

Original poster
PeaceLoveAndCandy · 10/09/2020 06:54

Yes, I do suspect they would look weird with dresses and skirts because I am short and 50. I suspect I am better off with my usual knee boots, even though they seem a bit dated.

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BrizNiz · 10/09/2020 07:18

I love them! I actually think they would look great with skinny trousers or a dress / skirt

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 10/09/2020 07:23

@ W00t, I guess what I am trying to achieve is a balance between looking and feeling professional and put together and wearing something I can walk on. If I was going on a walk these boots would def not be my choice. Not easy being this short you know?

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Bedroomdilemma · 10/09/2020 07:26

I read in red magazine that knee boots are the height of fashion this season. So maybe stick to them if you like them.

AnotheBloodyChinHair · 12/09/2020 13:24

I love them and they seem comfortable despite the height.

@Bedroomdilemma I read that too and I'm delighted about it.

MikeUniformMike · 12/09/2020 14:05

They look fine, a bit like the ones my short and not slim not fat colleague wears with a dress and dark tights. She always looks great.

BusinessGoose · 12/09/2020 14:43

Vagabond boots are really comfy, I've had a pair since 2016 and they still look great. I usually wear mine with dresses and tights.

BryceQuinlan · 13/09/2020 10:32

Vagabond boots are the most comfortable I've owned. Love them!

GoldfishParade · 13/09/2020 11:06

Hmmm. I would prefer either a clunkier flat proper clompy biker boot, or a more glamorous/intricate heeled boot.

This is too halfway for me.

MikeUniformMike · 13/09/2020 12:18

I'm inclined to agree with GoldfishParade.

These are nice, OP, and there's a lot of other gorgeous boots on their site.
www.marksandspencer.com/wide-fit-croc-lace-up-ankle-boots/p/clp60456167?color=BLACK#intid=prodColourId-60456193

Ellapaella · 13/09/2020 12:42

They are a bit marmite. Very 90's in style and I guess the 90's are having a bit of a comeback. I had a similar pair when I was in my late teens. Not sure how I would style those to be honest, to me they seem quite a statement shoe and would be the main focus of an outfit.

Sexnotgender · 13/09/2020 12:44

Really not a fan. I think they look quite dated.

Snackasaurus · 13/09/2020 13:06

I'm 26 and love them! 😊 I'd wear them with tights and a dress 😊 If you like them, definitely get them. It shouldn't matter if others like them or not! 😊

VinylDetective · 13/09/2020 14:29

They look like orthopaedic boots - and not on a good way. The heels are too high and they’re really dated. Flat boots can look very professional, the M&S ones are nice and there are lots of really nice Chelsea boots around now.

SheSaidNoFuckThat · 13/09/2020 15:03

I have 2 pairs similar to this, I wear them with dresses, smart trousers, jeans - everything really. I'm 40 and 5ft 1, if you like them get them

BloggersNetwork · 15/09/2020 17:25

I am surprised to hear that some people think they're dated. I work in a 6th Form college and all the girls are wearing shoes like those with opaque tights and a skirt or with cigarette ankle trousers.

wishywashywoowoo70 · 15/09/2020 17:32

Sorry I really don't like them. The heel on the boot is very dated.

If you like biker boots they need to be flat.

drumandthebass · 15/09/2020 17:34

I really like them and think they would look great with a long dress, skinny jeans, ankle length trousers- lots of things really Smile

Iamthewombat · 15/09/2020 17:35

They look like orthopaedic boots - and not in a good way. The heels are too high and they’re really dated.

This!

No, no and thrice no to the boots. Teenagers in the 1990s wore stuff like this. That sixth formers are again wearing ill-advised boots like this is no endorsement!

They look clumsy. I agree with the PP who said go for a proper flat boot or a more elegant heeled style.

Othering · 15/09/2020 17:37

@BloggersNetwork

I am surprised to hear that some people think they're dated. I work in a 6th Form college and all the girls are wearing shoes like those with opaque tights and a skirt or with cigarette ankle trousers.
18 yr olds can wear literally anything though and look fabulous/cool/up to date.
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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 15/09/2020 17:59

Thank you for your opinions. They seem quite divided down the middle I'd say? So those who think they're horrible, is it because of my age? I am too short to feel well put together in flat shoes/boots. But I need to be comfortable Confused.

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Sexnotgender · 15/09/2020 18:01

@PeaceLoveAndCandy

Thank you for your opinions. They seem quite divided down the middle I'd say? So those who think they're horrible, is it because of my age? I am too short to feel well put together in flat shoes/boots. But I need to be comfortable Confused.
Nothing to do with you/your age. All about the boots being horrible.